City crews respond to minor sewage spill

Friday

Oct 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Savannah Morning News

City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at the intersection of East 67th and Frederick streets on Friday. The spill was the result of a break in the gravity sewer main that seeped into City Storm system. The total discharge was estimated at 235 gallons. This spill is classified as a minor spill under State Environmental Protection Division guidelines.

City Water and Sewer crews were notified of the spill at 9:58 a.m. and the spill was corrected at 10:45 a.m. The break in gravity sewer main is being repaired immediately. The sewer system will be cleaned and evaluated. The storm drainage system was contained to eliminate further contamination. Spill notifications will be placed at Eisenhower/Casey Canal, Sallie Mood/Casey Canal and at Derenne Stormwater Pumping Station.